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HANDMADE CHOCOLATE.
CRAFTED IN CHARLOTTE.

At our family-run chocolate shop, everything is handmade from scratch with care and the finest ingredients. Whether you’re sending a gift or stocking your own stash, you’ll taste the difference in every bite. Since 2008, 75,000+ customers have made us part of their sweetest traditions. Let’s make your next moment a good one.

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Hands-On Chocolate Classes

Make a Little Chocolate Memory

Our public classes are winding down, so these are the last open dates. Want a class just for your team, friends, or family? We're booking private and business classes now, holiday parties included.

Holiday Class

Holiday Bark Making

Learn how chocolate goes from plant to pod to tempering with Robin, then craft your own bark from a festive spread: peppermint crunch, gingerbread crumbles, and bits of our holiday-only toffee. You'll head home with half a pound.

November 7 at 2 PM View Holiday Bark Class
Chocolate Tempering October 17 at 2 PM View Class
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Booking Private Classes

Looking for a hands-on chocolate experience for your group? Our private classes are a fun way to celebrate, connect, and learn something delicious together. We can host friends, families, teams, client groups, and special occasions.

Team Building Family & Friends Birthdays & Showers Client Appreciation Small Groups

Bon Bon Making

Decorate, cast, fill, cap, and unmold your own bon bons from start to finish.

Truffle Making

Hand-roll and finish classic and seasonal truffles.

Chocolate Tempering

Learn the fundamentals of tempering for glossy, snappy chocolate.

Bark Making

Craft customizable bark with fun textures, toppings, and flavors.

Kitchen Tour & Demo

Go behind the scenes with a guided tasting, demonstration, and Q&A.

Custom Experiences

We can design something special to fit your group, occasion, and schedule.

Private class availability is limited and scheduled by request.
Email us to reserve your date.
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Sweets and Stories
  • Charlotte Area Chamber with Robin
    Charlotte Area Chamber with Robin
    In a recent conversation with Diane Chase on the Charlotte Area Chamber podcast, Robin Ciordia reflects on how The Secret Chocolatier grew from humble beginnings into a multigenerational family business...
  • A Sweet Charlotte Honor
    A Sweet Charlotte Honor
    The Secret Chocolatier was honored as Small Business of the Year by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. Here’s what tourism partnerships mean to our small family chocolate shop and how...
  • Thea Broma 70% Dark Chocolate Grenada Review
    Thea Broma 70% Grenada Dark Chocolate Chocolate Review
    Discover the Thea Broma 70% Grenada chocolate bar—a beautifully balanced dark chocolate crafted by Althea, a talented chocolatier. With hints of cashew, raisin, and subtle umami, this bar offers a...

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Bespoke Creations

Your needs and budget are our top priorities. Let us streamline your corporate gifting process, hassle-free. Our family-run business offers the flexibility to customize gifts for you and your clients. Elevate your corporate gifting experience today.
  • CORPORATE GIFT SOLUTIONS

    The Secret Chocolatier offers a truly bespoke corporate gifting experience, with over 20 varieties of handcrafted chocolate truffles and bonbons, many of which change seasonally. In addition, our extensive selection of chocolate barks, toffees, and unique specialty items means we can craft a gift arrangement that suits both your vision and your budget. From luxurious gift boxes to personalized assortments, we’re your concierge solution for corporate gifts that make a lasting impression.
    CUSTOM TRUFFLE ART

    Elevate your brand with edible versions of your logo, initials, or symbol on any of our premium chocolates! We seamlessly incorporate your design into a delicate layer of cocoa butter, which is then carefully transferred onto our chocolates while they’re still warm, resulting in a crisp, eye-catching finish that adds an extra touch of elegance to any gift.

    • Minimal setup cost

    • 2-week turnaround time (on average)

    • Once your design is set up, we can apply it to products in just a few days
    CUSTOM CHOCOLATE BARS

    Create a signature experience with personalized chocolate bars that showcase your brand. Whether it’s a custom logo or a unique design, we can craft chocolate bars tailored to your specific needs. Choose from a range of bar sizes, chocolate types, and packaging options to develop a gift that’s both memorable and delicious.

    • Flexible size and shape options

    • Custom molds for unique designs

    • Wide range of packaging solutions to suit your brand
    Why Partner with The Secret Chocolatier?

    Create a signature experience with personalized chocolate bars that showcase your brand. Whether it’s a custom logo or a unique design, we can craft chocolate bars tailored to your specific needs. Choose from a range ofWe specialize in bringing your brand to life through premium chocolates and personalized service. Whether you need a small batch of gifts for an event or a large order for a corporate campaign, we’re here to create something truly unique, all while respecting your budget and timeline. Our streamlined process, attention to detail, and commitment to quality make us the ideal partner for your corporate gifting needs.

    If you’d like more ideas or additional customization options described, just let us know! bar sizes, chocolate types, and packaging options to develop a gift that’s both memorable and delicious.

    • Flexible size and shape options

    • Custom molds for unique designs

    • Wide range of packaging solutions to suit your brand

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